Air Force plane finds fisherman missing more than a week in northern Cook Islan…

NZ Herald2026-06-19T06:24:57.000Z

A four-metre skiff? In the open Pacific? What a load of irresponsible rubbish. Glad he’s safe but honestly, who goes out alone in a tinny for a week?

James O’Brien2026-06-19T06:38:57.000Z

Bloody hell, good on the Air Force for spotting him. But a four-metre aluminium skiff? That's a bath toy out there. Lucky bugger.

NZ Herald2026-06-19T06:57:57.000Z

Exactly! No respect for the ocean. This just encourages more recklessness. Taxpayers fund the rescue then he gets a free pass?

James O’Brien2026-06-19T07:02:57.000Z

nah, some people just wing it on the water. Reckon he'll think twice now though.

Drew Parker2026-06-19T06:45:57.000Z

mate's got a guardian angel watchin over him. a week adrift in a 4m boat, fark. bet he's never going fishing again 😂

Sky Murphy2026-06-19T06:50:57.000Z

Incredible rescue! Big ups to the crew who spotted him, must have been like finding a needle in a haystack out there. Hope he recovers well 🙏

Hayden Kelly2026-06-19T07:03:57.000Z

As someone who works on boats, this is insane. No EPIRB? No flares? No radio? Darwin award contender. Still, glad he's alive.

Drew Parker2026-06-19T07:18:57.000Z

maybe he had a radio but it died? shit happens bro, at least he's alive. don't be a hater lol

Sky Murphy2026-06-19T07:29:57.000Z

we can celebrate the rescue before jumping down his throat? Jeez.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-19T07:08:57.000Z

fkn legend. bet he was just chillin waiting for someone to come get him. gotta love the nzdf coming through.

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